How to Make your own Bug Spray

Make your own homemade earth friendly Insect Repellent!

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• JoJoba Oil
• Vodka
• Various essential oils- geranuim, cedarwood, sandalwood, lime, lavendar, pine, sweet bay
• Empty spray bottle

1. 

   To help insects avoid you.... spray this mist on the exposed areas of your body before going outside. Rub the Jojoba oil onto your skin before you spray the repellent- only spray a minimal amount
   
   Start by re-using a empty spray bottle (the pump type work best--- hairspray- hairgel-or even window cleaner bottles). Clean and dry the bottle well.
   This How to Article includes 2 different spray recipes.

2. 

   Here are 2 different recipes:
   
   
   
   
   Spray #1
   100 drops Jojoba (carrier oil)
   
   Essentials Oils:
   75 drops cedarwood oil
   70 drops sandalwood oil
   55 drops lime oil
   55 drops lavender oil
   50 drops geranium oil
   
   2 fluid ounces Vodka
   Mix in bottle.
   
   
   Spray #2
   100 drops Jojoba (carrier oil)
   
   Essential Oils:
   100 drops germanium oil
   55 drops cedarwood oil
   55 drops sweet bay oil
   50 drops lime oil
   50 drops pine oil
   
   2 fluid ounces Vodka
   Mix in bottle

3. 

   Do not spray on face. Instead... apply this face oil mixture:
   
   4 drops sandalwood
   2 drops lavender
   blended in 2 teaspoons of any carrier oil (Jojoba, Almond, Flaxseed, etc)

Tips & Warnings

• You can also use these sprays for pets (remember to use sparingly)!
• Spray outside in on your deck or patio for a fresh scent that will also help keep bugs at bay!
• Safe- natural spray will not hurt the environment
• Remember essential oils are very highly concentrated- you should always dilute them before using them on your skin. As break outs or rashes can occur.
• Be sure to mix the essential oils with the correct amount of carrier oils and use them sparingly